New ZealandFirefighters extinguish blaze at Epsom house fireFire crews have extinguished a blaze at a home on Ellerton Road in Mt Eden. Video / NZ HeraldWatch14 Apr 03:16 PM
New Zealand'I'm very proud': Son's quick thinking saves lives in Ōrākei house fireOne person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandŌrākei house fire: One seriously injuredFirefighters have responded to a house fire in Ōrākei this morning, with one person taken to hospital in serious condition and another treated at the scene for injuries.Watch13 Apr 01:19 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle Ōrākei house fire, one person seriously injuredEmergency services were called to the blaze at 9.45am.12 Apr 11:34 PM
New ZealandOne critical in apartment fire in PakūrangaA person is critical after being rescued from an apartment building in Pakūranga.12 Apr 02:23 AM
Crime‘Unworthy of belief’: A judge didn't believe one man's story, but the higher courts didNow Tony Harrison's arson conviction has been quashed.12 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Cheeky bugger': Family remembers young father tragically killed in house fireSister says Richard Parore's death will leave an 'irreplaceable' hole in their family. 11 Apr 06:43 AM
New Zealand‘Out on the bones of their a***’: Volunteer firefighters demand better ACC coverThe volunteers currently lack coverage due to their non-taxable status.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice focus on grey Honda Civic in Hamilton arson investigationPolice are also seeking video or CCTV footage taken before emergency services arrived.10 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandApartment fire closes K Rd in central Auckland, smoke pouring from buildingFire crews responded to reports of smoke after 2pm today.09 Apr 07:42 AM
New ZealandApartment fire closes Karangahape RdEmergency services are responding to a fire in a central Auckland apartment this afternoon. Video / Dean PurcellWatch09 Apr 03:16 AM
New Zealand'Very emotional': Family escape Christchurch house fireA Herald photographer on the scene saw a young family evacuated from their home.08 Apr 10:24 PM
New Zealand‘Devastating’: Ashburton sheep shearer victim of fatal housefireThe Ashburton local is being remembered online as a "beautiful soul". 07 Apr 04:56 AM
New ZealandChristchurch, Bromley industrial fireA large industrial fire has broken out in Christchurch's Bromley.Watch07 Apr 02:24 AM
New ZealandWatch: Large industrial fire in Christchurch sends black smoke across cityThe fire appears to be related to an electrical company.07 Apr 01:59 AM
New Zealand‘Burning end to end’: Fire destroys home near GisborneA Pātūtahi home was destroyed in a house fire on Friday night - cause to be established. 07 Apr 01:49 AM
New Zealand28,000 banned heaters still in NZ homes pose ‘significant risk to lives’28,000 of the heaters linked to fires are thought to still be in NZ homes.07 Apr 12:01 AM
New ZealandHundreds of thousands of Auckland ratepayers dollars are going up in smokeAuckland has already had at least 11 rubbish truck fires this year.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirefighters tackling large vegetation fire near MangakahiaMore than 20 firefighters are onsite at a large vegetation fire at Nukutawhiti31 Mar 02:27 AM
New Zealand‘Significant delays’: Grass fire breaks out beside Auckland’s Southern MotorwayMotorists are advised to pass the scene with extra care this afternoon.29 Mar 01:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘End of an era’: Aching bones of landmark highway house further crippled by fireThe historic house on State Highway 2, abandoned since the late 1960s, damaged in fire.26 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProject Auckland$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impactIn a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeating source likely cause of hot tub fireFirefighters were called to a property in Bulls early on Monday morning.23 Mar 08:13 PM
New ZealandWatch: Car engulfed in flames in suspicious Auckland fireIntense smoke and flames could be seen coming from the fully-engulfed car.21 Mar 09:22 PM
New ZealandChurch minister’s family loses home, dog in devastating vicarage fireThe family of six is grateful for the support of their community after the Katikati blaze.21 Mar 08:00 PM
New ZealandMan’s best friend: Hero dog ‘Moose’ saves owner’s life during devastating firePeter Mcmeekan's dog, Moose, woke him up alerting him to the blaze. 21 Mar 06:00 PM
Travel newsAir New Zealand 'closely monitoring' major English airport closure after fireBlaze at an electrical substation causes havoc at one of Europe's busiest airports.21 Mar 06:53 AM
New ZealandWhanganui firefighters warning after double burn-off in Westmere breaks rulesAbout 10 firefighters responded to the two fires in Westmere.19 Mar 09:45 PM
New ZealandLarge blaze overnight contained to commercial office block, East Auckland.Forty-five firefighters were called to an office block on fire on Ra Ora Drive, East Tamaki. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Mar 03:20 PM
New ZealandThird Abbott St fire in three weeksA barking dog woke two men at an Abbott St house as a fire started. 19 Mar 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSix years after NZICC fire, court case loomsThe case is being brought against two subcontractors, who deny liability for the fire.18 Mar 10:26 PM
World‘Grief is immeasurable’: 59 dead in horror nightclub fire59 people died and 155 were injured after a hip-hop concert turned to tragedy.16 Mar 09:05 PM
New ZealandWatch: ‘Extremely dangerous’ drivers cut across medians in 100km/h zone to avoid car fire'Auckland drivers are the worst in the world' was one assessment of the rule-breaking. 16 Mar 01:50 AM
WorldWatch: American Airlines plane catches fire at Denver airportPassengers climbed on to the wing of the plane to escape the flames and smoke.14 Mar 06:23 AM
